Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.